Archive for the ‘Iraq war debate’ Category

Iraq war reasoning link roundup

This is a collection point for links to well-reasoned, relevant posts and articles, as well as primary documents, relating to the war in Iraq. It will be updated whenever I have new links.

Authorization & Goals

H.J. Resolution 114: Joint Resolution to Authorize the Use of United States Armed Forces Against Iraq; clearly lays out the goals to be achieved

Legality

Gabriel Malor on war powers, w/ links to his three posts on AUMF

  1. Congress declared war
  2. No difference between AUMF and formal declaration of war
  3. History of declarations of war

General Reasoning and Debate Links

Owen Harries Primer for Polemicists